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Not to buy new wrapping paper for SC?

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readystdygo · 16/12/2025 09:09

Every year I buy new wrapping paper for my two kids. I wrap each kids in different paper so they can tell whos is whos.

I then wrap my step childs in whatever paper I have left. Step child is not here on christmas day.

I was discussing this with a friend and she said its wrong that step child dont get new paper too? I cant see how it makes any difference?

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tripleginandtonic · 16/12/2025 09:19

readystdygo · 16/12/2025 09:13

I wouldn't know if they used different paper though?

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But you know. And your dc will. You're treating your sc differently.

jadoreyes · 16/12/2025 09:19

Are these presents in addition to the ones they get from your husband or are they from both of you? If the latter, it's not great- not because the paper is a problem but the attitude that says they get whatever's left over. I think if your husband is also buying presents and taking care over them, it's a bit different.

MidnightPatrol · 16/12/2025 09:18

Had the SC given any indication they care?

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readystdygo · 16/12/2025 09:17

Motnight · 16/12/2025 09:15

Maybe SC's biological father could buy the new wrapping paper and actually wrap the presents?

He helps wrap all the presents. I just buy the paper.

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readystdygo · 16/12/2025 09:16

Catza · 16/12/2025 09:14

So it makes a difference to your own kinds but not the step child? Newsflash, it makes no difference to anyone. The only difference here is how differently you treat them. They could all get "whatever paper is left" as far as I am concerned.

I dont put labels on my kids so I need the different paper to tell whos is whos though,

When step child is here, its only them opening the presents so makes no difference if its different paper.

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LiamNeesonIsADerryGirl · 16/12/2025 09:16

A roll of wrapping paper costs a couple of pounds. Buy your SC their own paper.

Motnight · 16/12/2025 09:15

Maybe SC's biological father could buy the new wrapping paper and actually wrap the presents?

Catza · 16/12/2025 09:14

So it makes a difference to your own kinds but not the step child? Newsflash, it makes no difference to anyone. The only difference here is how differently you treat them. They could all get "whatever paper is left" as far as I am concerned.

PinkNeonSign · 16/12/2025 09:13

Not a big deal, I would have ensured my former SC would have had new paper and more than the others put together and it still wasn’t right. You can’t win so just do what you think.

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readystdygo · 16/12/2025 09:13

oohyoudevilyou · 16/12/2025 09:11

I don't really get the "new paper" thing tbf, but you're treating your stepchild differently and that stinks. How would it make you feel? How would you feel if someone did that with your child?

I wouldn't know if they used different paper though?

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oohyoudevilyou · 16/12/2025 09:11

I don't really get the "new paper" thing tbf, but you're treating your stepchild differently and that stinks. How would it make you feel? How would you feel if someone did that with your child?